The Muppet Show - Season Two | 
| Actors: Mia Farrow, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 2119
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 612 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.8
MPN: DISD53118D
UPC: 786936721065
EAN: 0786936721065
ASIN: B000Q6774K
Theatrical Release Date: January 29, 1977
Release Date: August 7, 2007
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Product Description
Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 08/07/2007
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Quick wit, slapstick comedy, excellent puppets and puppetry conceived by Jim Henson, an astounding array of guest stars, and a whole lot of backstage chaos made The Muppet Show a favorite family show for a whole generation in the mid to late 1970's and those same ingredients make it equally enjoyable for today's audiences. The 24 episodes of this second 1976 season of The Muppet Show represent the family variety show at its strongest, with familiar characters like host Kermit the Frog, his assistant Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Rolph the piano playing dog, and regular segments like "Pigs in Space," "Veterinarian's Hospital," "Swedish chef," and "At the Dance." Intermingled throughout are silliness, skits, and songs featuring an impressive roster of guest stars including entertainment greats like Judy Collins, Don Knotts, Bernadette Peters, Dom Deluise, George Burns, John Clese, and Bob Hope. The hilarious predicaments of the Muppets and their guest stars are absolutely timeless and the look back in time at the earlier careers of enduring stars like Steve Martin, Julie Andrews and Elton John is equally fascinating. Highlights of this second season are Kermit's emotional ballad "It's Not Easy Being Green," Judy Collins classic rendition of "Send in the Clowns," the two old men's curmudgeonly and witty criticism of every show, Miss Piggy's determined and amorous pursuit of Kermit, and the Swedish Chef's bumbling inability to catch up with the chicken. Bonus features include the rare 1974 Muppets Valentine Special featuring a young Mia Farrow and a host of virtually unknown Muppet characters including the enormous blue monster, Thog. Also included is Muppets' music video of "Keep Fishin'," and interview footage of "The Muppets on the Muppets." Whether reliving childhood evenings spent with family around the television or experiencing The Muppet Show for the first time, viewers of all ages will adore this second season. --Tami Horiuchi
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 It's the Muppet Show! June 29, 2009
Angela D. Cash (San Diego, CA)
I think it is funny and kids today still love the slapstick antics of the Muppets, even though the guests are from before their time. The only thing that bugs me is that one guest said "Shut up" a lot, so I couldn't show that particular episode to children. Unfortunately they didn't think about having him not say that word. Other than that, kids like the characters and the singing. My favorite episode is the one with Julie Andrews. There are references to musicals, classic films, and culture that are kid friendly while exposing kids to new vocabulary.
Suitable for Veneration June 2, 2009
Celia Hayes (San Antonio, SA)
The "Muppet Show" thirty years after it's original airing on network television is either an acquired taste for younger viewers watching the complete second season series for the first time... or a box of chocolates for those fans who remember first-hand.
And like a box of chocolates, some of them are rather strangely flavored. Or as my daughter pointed out, after the first three episodes, (featuring Don Knotts, Zero Mostel, Milton Berle) many of the guest stars during the second season have now departed for that great vaudeville stage in the hereafter: "Mom, are any of these people still alive?!" She also asked, "And they were funny... when?" It's a fair question, as Edgar Bergen, Bob Hope and George Burns were in the `elder statesmen of comedy" category in the 1970s anyway, and their appearance in this Muppet show collection constitutes a sort of historical document, suitable for veneration. In the age of Carlos Mencia, though, they all must seem positively antediluvian. (Imagining Carlos Mencia as a Muppet Show guest; that is a heck of a mental image). In the merciless eye of the TV camera, you can clearly see Edger Bergen's lips moving, when Charley McCarthy talks. You wouldn't have seen it on stage, but it's painfully obvious in television close-up. And the extra feature, the Valentine's Day special with a very pregnant Mia Farrow as a guest is just too creepy for words, in the light of subsequent events. Mercifully from my daughters' point of view, other guests included Steve Martin, Julie Andrews and John Cleese.
The Muppets themselves have worn much better than the guest stars: the Swedish Chef with his rebellious lobsters, Doctor Strangepork and the Swinetrek, Kermit and the possessive diva Miss Piggy, and any number of timeless gags were funny thirty years ago, and are funny now. For a fan of puppetry, and of the Muppets, this is an absolutely essential collection. Besides the Valentine special, extras include a very funny set of celebrity interviews with some of the Muppet characters, and a music video of the Muppets and Weezer.
 "Turn in Next Week to See Last Week's Show." May 13, 2009
Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States)
The second season of the Muppet Show finds our heroes in fine form as they continue to attempt to put on their weekly show. Once again, the cast is made up of the Muppets with one human guest start each episode. And again, the wackiness is incredible fun.
Not everything is old and the same, however. Beaker, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew's assistant in Muppet Labs makes his first appearance here. Poor Beaker is always the guinea pig in the experiments, which always have poor results. This season also introduces us to "Pigs in Space," the Star Trek spoof that is out of this world.
But there is much that is familiar from the first season as well. "At the Dance" may not be in every episode this time around, but you still get to laugh at all the jokes on one topic. "Veterinarian's Hospital" really hits its stride this go around as they milk every topic for as many puns as they possibly can. I was thrilled to see it was the most used recurring sketch.
The writing has gotten sharper. Each episode has some kind of problem going on backstage that plays out between musical numbers and skits. In one episode, the theater is in danger of being sold. In another, Kermit is out sick and needs Fozzie to fill in as host. Then there's the week that a cow is wandering around backstage. Miss Piggy pays the audience to cheer extra loudly for her in an attempt to get star billing. Later, she decides to lose some weight. And we can't forget the week she gets jealous of Kermit doing a duet with Miss Mousy. Finally, there's the show when the pigs completely take over, including new host Kermit the Pig and comedian Fozzie Pig.
And I can't leave out the guest stars. While I once again hadn't heard of many of them, others are familiar. Julie Andrews was charming and funny as she interacted with the Muppets. Her interview segment was especially funny. Watching Milton Berle play straight man to Statler and Waldorf was wonderful. George Burns finds a new side kick in Gonzo in a bit that could have fit on any of his old shows with Gracie Allen. Bernadette Peters gets a very touching song with Kermit's nephew Robin. Some guest stars aren't in as many sketechs, but it all works out. For example, the running gag in Bob Hope's episode was that he was overbooked at charity events. While he hardly shows up, it was funny.
And this set includes the famous Steve Martin episode where they suspend production to audition new acts, including bits from Steve's stand up routines.
The weakest episodes of the season were the first couple. Maybe the writers didn't quite know how to work with the slightly altered format, but I just didn't find them as funny. Additionally, the special features aren't really worth watching more than once.
The same can't be said for the shows themselves. I know I'll be going back to this collection to enjoy the timeless humor for many years to come.
Muppetmania! February 4, 2009
Dan Conrad (Spokane Valley, WA)
If you're a Muppet fan, this collection of the Second Season of "The Muppet Show" is a treat. Plenty of great sketches and celebrity guests, with the classic Muppet humor! Great DVD quality as well.
Muppet Show is great. February 1, 2009
Three Networks (VirginiaUSA)
Received DVD quickly and it was in new condition. Season two is the best. Great guest stars. Family friendly entertainment. Jokes for all ages. Cute and clever. No profanity. No uncouth humor. No sex. No violence. Can't find that any more on today's TV and movies. Image and sound are high quality. A winner!!!
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